Issue Position: Reform, Transparency, Accountability

Issue Position

I'm running to restore integrity and public trust in the Secretary of State's office.

My top priority will be to enact thoughtful and innovative reforms to New Mexico's campaign finance system and hold elected officials, government employees, candidates, lobbyists and all political groups to the highest levels of ethical standards and accountability. The people of New Mexico deserve to have leaders they can trust.
I have dedicated my public service to protecting the right to vote and fighting back against any restrictions on fair access to the ballot box. That's why I have also been an outspoken advocate for campaign finance and governmental ethics reform.

Specifically, I've called for the establishment of a statewide ethics commission, technical as well as policy improvements to state campaign finance law, and regulations that raise the bar for disclosure and audit procedures.

As Secretary, I will:

Establish clear rules and guidelines that close loopholes and end confusion around campaign finance reporting;
Create a new, searchable campaign finance and lobbyist disclosure portal;
Put rules in place to ensure mandatory descriptions of services, expenditures and in-kind donations; and
Put in place a report audit system performed by audit professionals.

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